Pressure

Pressure

by David Haig Directed by Colleen Batson An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books An intense real-life thriller centred around the most important weather forecast in the history of warfare. June 1944. One man’s decision is about to change the course of history. Everything is in place for the biggest invasion ever known in Europe – D-Day. One last crucial question remains: will the weather be right on the day?  Problematically there are two opposing forecasts.  American celebrity weatherman Colonel Krick predicts sunshine, while Scotsman Dr James Stagg, Chief Meteorological Officer for the Allied Forces, forecasts a storm.  As the world watches and waits, General Eisenhower, Allied Supreme Commander, must decide which of these bitter antagonists to trust.  The decision will not only seal the fates of thousands of men, but could win or lose the entire war.An extraordinary and little-known true story, David Haig’s play thrillingly explores the responsibilities of leadership, the challenges of prophecy and the personal toll of taking a stand. ‘Utterly engrossing… unostentatiously and with a quiet intensity, Pressure covers a lot of ground without ever resorting to patriotic cliché.’ Whatsonstage.com ‘Fascinatingly original… with its moments of comedy and atmosphere of high stakes, this is an excellent documentary drama.’ The Arts Desk ‘Completely gripping… a play about unsung heroes, responsibility, integrity and the nature of bravery.’ Financial Times ‘Tempestuous and highly charged… a thunderous piece of theatre.’ The Stage

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